Mar 14, 2021
YOUNGSTOWN Mrs. Johnnie Mae Jackson, 88, of Youngstown, transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Mrs. Jackson was born Dec. 22, 1932, in Alexander City, Ala., a daughter of John and Elise Harrell Tuck.
She was a graduate of Laurel High School and was its salutatorian, receiving a full college scholarship. Johnnie Mae worked for 27 years in central supply at St. Elizabeth Hospital, retiring in 1994. A member of Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church, she enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, walking, cooking, canning and was known for her pound cakes.
She will be sadly missed by her loving family, her husband, Thomas, whom she married in 1951; three children, Shirley Johnson and Trent (Gloria) Jackson, both of Youngstown, and Hiram (Shirley) Jackson of Campbell; 13 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; a sister, Gloria Garner of Huntsville, Ala.; and a host of other family and friends.